The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2

The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2

9th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2

The Great Gatsby Chapters 1 & 2

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Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.1, RL.6.3

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This quiz thoroughly assesses students' comprehension of F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*, specifically focusing on the foundational elements established in chapters 1 and 2. The questions evaluate both literal comprehension and symbolic interpretation skills appropriate for 9th through 11th grade English students. Students need to demonstrate their understanding of character development, setting, narrative perspective, and early thematic elements including social class distinctions and moral decay. The quiz requires students to analyze Nick Carraway's background and role as narrator, identify key character relationships and motivations, and interpret Fitzgerald's use of symbolism through elements like the valley of ashes and Doctor Eckleburg's eyes. Students must also grasp the significance of geographical settings like East Egg and West Egg as representations of old versus new money, while understanding the complex social dynamics between characters like Tom, Daisy, Jordan, and Myrtle. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying American literature in grades 9-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a reading comprehension check after students complete the assigned chapters, a review tool before class discussions, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving forward in the novel. Teachers can use this quiz as a warmup activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to ensure students complete their reading, or implement it as an in-class assessment to identify students who may need additional support with literary analysis. The questions align with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 and RL.9-10.2, requiring students to cite textual evidence and determine themes, while also supporting RL.9-10.3 through analysis of character development and complex relationships that drive the plot forward.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the advice given to Nick by his father?

He reminded Nick that not everyone's had all of the advantages that he's had and that he shouldn't be judgmental of others.
He told Nick that it's okay to judge others because they don't understand the life he's had.
Nick's dad didn't really give him any advice because they do not have a close relationship.
He reminded Nick that he should be proud of all the advantages he's had and it's okay to brag about them to others.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Nick's social class/background?

He is very poor and live in poverty.
He is upper-middle class. His family has money, but not at the level of the Buchanan family.
He is exactly the definition of middle class. Not too rich, but not too p

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did Nick's family make its money?

The family has been rich from generation to generation.
The family owns a cluster of hardware stores in the midwest.
The family runs restaurants all around town.
The family won the lottery.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Nick returns from the war, why does he decide to go East?

Because going West was not an option. There were too many enemies of his in the West.
There were more job opportunities available than anywhere else because there are more money. 
He wanted to be closer to his family where he felt he would have more support. 
He was uncertain what to do with himself and figured there was opportunity on Wall Street.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

We find out that Tom has, "some woman in New York". What unflattering feature of Jordan Baker's personality is revealed in this scene?

She is gossip queen and seems to take a small amount of pleasure in Daisy's pain in this scene. 
She is a liar and doesn't feel bad about lies. 
Jordan is flirty with too many men and that makes Tom really mad. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is Jordan Baker?

She is a family friend of the Fitzgerald's and has been part of their family for years. 
She is Daisy's sister.
She is Daisy's friend and a professional golfer. 
She is Daisy's worst enemy and a professional golfer.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.9

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Chapter 2 opens with the description of the "valley of ashes". Literally, what is the valley of ashes?

It is the industrial section that separates the fashionable West and East Eggs from Manhattan. It's gray and covered in ashes/soot from all the factories in the area. 
The road that Nick travels on every day. It's covered in ashes from all the house fires that occurred in those neighborhoods. 
A long road that separates the two Eggs where many people have passed away. 
I literally have no idea. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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